Paragraph 28 Consultation on requirements
(1)
Where any requirement specifies that consultation must be undertaken with a named consultee in relation to a plan, document or details being submitted to the relevant planning authority for approval—
(a)
such consultation must be carried out in advance of the plan, document or details being provided to the relevant planning authority for approval; and
(b)
unless otherwise agreed in advance with the undertaker, if a named consultee has not provided its comments in relation to the plan, document or details within 24 days of receipt of a request to do so, the consultee is deemed to have no comments in relation to the plan, document or details.